I’m Manu.


Product Designer flowing between brand & business.
I bring a fierce, craft-first mentality to tech, shaped by a foundation in visual design and a history of running my own boutique studio. For me, a background in graphic design isn’t a past life; it is an advantage that feeds my product work with taste and cultural relevance. 

Currently, I am shaping the home and wayfinding experience for the biggest European retail platform. I specialise in transforming the complex business friction into a clean, brand-led journey. To get there, I rely on the powerful combo of data and intuition to align stakeholders, protect the integrity of the customer experience, and remain a vocal advocate for the "why."

My approach is serene and human-centric, rooted in the belief that the best design solutions are found by looking beyond the computer screen and by truly listening. Pixel-perfect craft and business goals can absolutely be best friends.


When I’m not working you’ll find me hanging out with my dog, curating my whimsy art collection or attempting a complex Ottolenghi recipes.

Brand & Visual background

Graphic Design will always be my passion. From establishing visual identities to scaling accessible design systems, I ensure that aesthetics and functional consistency work in total harmony. 

Product strategy fluency

I design with deep understanding of the commercial landscape of my product. I focus on how design can solve its business challenges, ensuring my work moves the needle on key product metrics and Design doesn’t stay siloed.

Strategic articulation 

I connect creative vision and executive buy-in to ensure every design decision has a clear, validated purpose. I’m comfortable presenting data-backed narratives to senior leadership.
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Based in Berlin, Germany
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